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More cities have started trajectories to become climate neutral, especially for their territorial emissions. However, while cities are also targeting consumption-based emissions, whether their plans are sufficient to become climate neutral from both a territorial and a consumption-based perspective remains unclear.
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The authors designed a conceptual framework based on a literature review of urban climate mitigation and reviewed mitigation–related documents from nine Swedish cities. They found a strong political will and solid targets but gaps in the plans and actions mostly related to transport, construction and food. Municipal governments use “soft” policy instruments to meet climate targets; at times, economic instruments contradict the vision. Their evaluation indicates a disconnect between intent and outcomes.
More regulatory instruments must be deployed to become climate-neutral, and economic incentives must be aligned with the vision. Understanding how climate mitigation strategies affect resources within the city will be necessary to ensure the acceptance and uptake of climate action plans. Collaboration with superordinate governments, within and outside national borders, will be essential to align on policy and policy instruments.
Programme / This project aims to accelerate investment in viable cities by assessing needs, frameworks and conditions under which financiers and cities can collaborate.
Press release / A tool, which is helping to monitor decarbonization in the cement industry, has now been expanded to include the production of calcined clays – a key cement decarbonization solution.
Feature / To remain a leader in climate policy, the EU must tackle emissions produced beyond its borders, which result from the EU’s demand for imported goods.
Project / C-SINK aims to transform the CDR market in Europe, focusing on innovation and sustainability to achieve net negative CO2 emissions.
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